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Your ultimate guide to the best things to do along the iconic Highway 1. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the California coast, from the grandeur of Hearst Castle to lazy beach-side hamlets. Discover hidden gems, encounter diverse wildlife, and indulge in the region’s vibrant art and culture. Let this comprehensive resource be your compass for an unforgettable road trip adventure.

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Moonstone Beach Boardwalk Cambria
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Things to do in Cambria

Cambria

Where pine forests meet the Pacific, Cambria rewards the slow wander over the quick stop. Lean into the town’s tranquil…

Walking along the Cayucos Pier
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Things to do in Cayucos

Cayucos

Cayucos beckons as a classic California surf town. Here, mornings start with coffee and cookies, days drift between pier strolls,…

Back Bay Inn Los Osos
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Things to do in Los Osos Baywood

Los Osos

Tucked along one of Highway 1’s most unhurried back bay stretches, Los Osos and Baywood Park are a choose your…

Paso Robles Downtown
Things to do in Paso Robles

Paso Robles

Surrounded by lush vineyards and oak-studded hills, Paso Robles is as welcoming as it is beautiful. Whether you seek a…

Viewing Elephant Seals
Things to do in San Simeon

San Simeon

Step onto windswept bluffs where world-famous architecture commands views of vast Pacific blue. This is San Simeon, the quintessential Highway…

Santa Barbara Downtown
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Things to Do in Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara rewards wanderers who look beyond the postcard. Where the Santa Ynez Mountains meet the Pacific, Spanish-style architecture and…

Downtown Arroyo Grande Village
Things to do on Highway 1

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Highway 1 isn’t just a drive — it’s where the coast invites you to slow down, breathe deep and just…

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Tide Pools and Sea Life of Cambria

Cambria

Along Cambria’s craggy, dramatic shoreline, witness the lives of thousands of tiny creatures in their watery habitat. These tide pools…

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Wine Country Biking

Arroyo Grande

The most scenic way to experience wine country is from the saddle of a bicycle. In the Edna Valley, enjoy…

AcuGlo Acupuncture

Los Osos

Located among the natural splendor of Los Osos-Baywood Park, AcuGlo Wellness Center offers an array of health and wellness-related services.

Avila Bay Club Spa

Avila Beach

The Avila Bay Club Spa offers a wide array of treatments, each of which is designed to relax, rejuvenate, and…

Avila Hot Springs
Avila Hot Springs

Avila Beach

Come kick back and beat the heat while relaxing in the shade of the palm trees and ocean breezes.

Avila Massage Spa

San Luis Obispo

All treatments at the spa come with a complimentary day pass to the open-air mineral hot springs tub and Olympic-size…

Diva Day Spa

San Simeon

We are a welcoming, understated spa and salon located oceanfront

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Fable Soap Company

Los Osos

Fable Soap Company is an all-natural, small-batch skincare company with a promise of high quality and ethically sourced ingredients.  Made…

Illuminate Spa
Illuminate Spa & Boutique

Cayucos

At Illuminate Spa & Boutique, our wish is to help you experience radiant health, energy and beauty from the inside…

Moonstone Day Spa

Cambria

The Moonstone Day Spa reflects the gifts of nature, which are abound in Cambria.

Nest Colibri Spa
Nest Spa at El Colibri

Cambria

The Colibri Spa is tucked away in a private corner on the top floor of the hotel. Our petite luxurious…

Post Ranch Spa
Post Ranch Spa

Big Sur

Post Ranch's award-winning spa takes relaxation to a new level.

Ritual Skin & Body Care

Arroyo Grande

A longtime favorite spa with the locals, Ritual Skin & Body Care is located in the heart of the Village…

Sandalwood Spa
Sandalwood Spa

Nipomo

Designed as an oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation, the spa offers massages, facials, therapeutic body treatments, aromatherapy products and a…

Sojourn Healing Arts Spa

Cambria

We provide the highest quality massage, facials and body treatments in a very relaxing and healing environment.

Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa

San Luis Obispo

Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, located on 125 acres of meadows and forests in the lush Avila Valley, is…

Therapy by the Sea
Therapy by the Sea

Cambria

We invite you to relax, rejuvenate, and revitalize your body and spirit at our unique day spa. 

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